Assistant Banquet Chef - Requisition #189281

Infor; Temecula (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Pechanga Resort Casino is seeking an Assistant Banquet Chef to oversee daily culinary operations and support the Executive Sous Chef in achieving departmental targets. You will guide team members, enforce safety standards, and contribute to menu execution and training programs.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on cooking skills, and the ability to manage food costs while delivering high-quality banquet experiences. Must be able to work varied shifts, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Proficient with Word and Excel; familiarity with scheduling and timekeeping systems.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety standards/laws.
• Understanding of all kitchen and culinary operations.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiar with local, regional, national, and international cuisines.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to kitchen staff in preparing high-quality meals per dietary requirements.
• Identify defects and implement quality improvement procedures; maintain sanitation and safety.
• Manage food, labor costs and controllable expenses to meet financial objectives.
• Train staff on new techniques, recipes, and equipment to enhance culinary experience.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations; ensure proper tool availability and safe food handling.
• Monitor walk-in coolers/freezers for proper rotation and storage of items.

Skills

Word

Excel

Stratton Warren

Kronos

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY

The Assistant Banquet Chef is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Culinary Department/area, in accordance with Pechanga Resort Casino (PRC) regulations. Ensures the timely completion of all project related tasks, in accordance with established procedures. Participates in the development and implementation of the department’s staffing/scheduling plan. Provides direction to subordinates on improving job performance and contributes feedback to the Team Member performance review.

FOUR DIAMOND SERVICE AGREEMENT

All Team Members will display a Four Diamond commitment to customer service through the delivery and maintenance of the Quality Standards established by Pechanga Resort Casino.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and guidance to Team Members in the preparation and serving of high quality and great tasting meals according to dietary restrictions.
• Identify and correct defects, implement continuous quality improvement procedures, and maintain highest levels of sanitation and safety in all department areas.
• Execute the financial objectives of the operation to include food cost, labor cost, and controllable expenses.
• Execute an active repertoire of dishes to advance the culinary experience of the outlet staff, and be effective in communicating curriculum to Team Members through ongoing training programs.
• Complete daily and weekly inventory to ensure proper ordering. Establish par for all purchasing, as well as production.
• Protect the assets of Pechanga Resort Casino and maintain confidentiality and integrity when accessing Team Member information maintained in departmental files/systems.
• Responsible for overseeing the operational aspects of the kitchen division in meeting set standards.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Executive Sous Chef team in meeting all divisional set targets.
• Demonstrate new cooking techniques, recipes, and equipment to kitchen staff.
• Execute the daily operation of the kitchen as needed. Ensure all line staff with the necessary tools and equipment for safe food handling.
• Maintain a high level of safety and sanitation.
• Instill budgetary controls using established budget on an everyday basis.
• Manage sous chef cooks and line staff in daily operations.
• Set plan, prepare, and serve of all food items and menus; Train kitchen staff on the execution of said items.
• Check all walk-in coolers and freezers daily to insure proper rotation, storage, and usage of all food items.
• Ability to plan, organize, and operate all stations in their outlet.
• Other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

This position serves in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities may include budgeting, hiring/terminations, Team Member relations issues, mentoring, and corrective actions. This position requires a mindful approach to resource management and is responsible for maintaining and providing a positive and professional work environment.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required; Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two‑year college or technical school and /or at least eight (8) years’ experience (including three (3) years as a chef) is preferred to successfully perform this job.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a Class “A” gaming license.
• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a Serve‑Safe Certification or similar.

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Proficient with Word, Excel, Stratton Warren, and Kronos.
• Firm understanding and practical application of Health and Safety standards/laws.
• Knowledge of all aspects of kitchen and culinary operations.
• Possess strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Familiar with traditional/contemporary methods of preparing and presenting local, regional, national and international styles of food.
• Must be able to work any day of the week and scheduled shift.

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by Team Members within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

FLSA STATUS

Exempt